Why Write?

Posted on April 29, 2020

Write what should not be

forgotten.

― Isabel Allende

I believe it is not only historical events that should not be forgotten, but feelings and memories and the truth and lies behind them, and all the times past that exist simultaneously in the heart and mind of the writer.

My Oliver Wright WWII Mysteries are set in a time past, the time of my childhood, and when I write them, I set them against the social issues of their time. People often ask whether events in the books actually occurred. Yes, they did. The Port Chicago explosion, the relocation of Italian American families, the U.S. denial of sanctuary to Jewish immigrants fleeing the Holocaust.

My memories of those times provide wonderful characters: Mrs. Forgione, very much my grandmother; some villains I can’t identify; and, of course, the dogs. I would like to share some of them here.

Robbie Cheadlesays:

Mary Adlersays:

Jan Sikessays:

Hi, Mary. I love that you shared the pictures! You are so right in that historical fiction needs to be accurate for what was happening at the time. I have both of your books on my kindle and I WILL read them!

Mary Adlersays:

Thank you, Wendy. You know I still want to find out when the next Silver Tails book is coming. I love that little creature whose name I cannot remember at this moment. I will though. Probably when I’m doing the dishes or something else random. Stay safe.